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Alberta's Iron Horse Trail: The Hidden Adventure you Need to Explore

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Alberta's Most Underrated Epic Recreational Trail Venturing through the 'Land of Large' YOUR way! Alberta's Iron Horse Trail is one of the province's top multiuse recreational trails, and one of the province's must visit...

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Excellent Cross-Country Skiing in the Crowsnest Pass Alberta Canada

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Skiing in Alberta's Southern Rockies Exploring the Cross-Country Ski Trails at Allison-Chinook Don't miss cross-country skiing in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta! The Allison-Chinook cross-country ski area is a hidden gem on...

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  • British Columbia

Hiking for Beginners 5 Basic Gear Recommendations

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Gear Recommendations for Those New to Hiking Basic hiking gear that can be used on any trail Hiking for beginners gear recommendations - So you finally decide to take the jump and try out hiking ...

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10 Must Read Canadian Travel Books

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Travel Tales and Stories of Exploration and Adventure Canadian Travel Books 10 Must Read Canadian Travel Books - Looking for that travel related gift for someone this holiday season? Curious about exploring Canada? ...

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Essential Gear for Birdwatching for Beginners

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3 Gear Essentials for Those New to Birding  Essential Birding Gear That Every Birder Needs to Start Birdwatching for Beginners - During Covid a ton of people in Canada have turned to birding and spending t...

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Beginner Cross Country Ski Lessons & Tours: Kananaskis, Banff & Lake Louise - Family Friendly

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Join me for a beginner cross country ski lesson and tour in Kananaskis, Banff or Lake Louise.   I am a Professional Interpretive Hiking Guide and CANSI level 1 Ski Instructor.  I will get you moving comfor...

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Let's Talk Trash

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Keep Our Trails and Parks Garbage Free It doesn't matter where you find yourself outdoors adventuring. Whether you're in the city or at the beach or somewhere in our backcountry on the trails, it is vital we clean up aft...

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10 Tips for Hiking in Hot Weather

Hiking in Summer Weather in Canada How to have an enjoyable hiking season in the Canadian summer's heat Hiking in hot weather just got a little bit more bearable. Thanks to Hong Kong's hot and humid weather for 9 months ...

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Claresholm, Alberta, Canada

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Photo Credit-Andrea Horning Alberta Travel & Adventure Guide Welcome to the Town of Claresholm!   Claresholm, Alberta, Canada is located halfway between Lethbridge and Calgary in southern Alberta in the Wil...

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Backpacking in Castle Wildland Provincial Park

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Taking Adventure Travel Up a Notch A Backpacking Getaway in Alberta Canada! Castle Wildland Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada - Have a couple of days to spare? Looking for an adventure somewhat off the beaten track? Loa...

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Janel's Tips for the Solo Travel in Canada

Janel's Tips for the Solo Travel in Canada

Travel Solo in Canada Tips   Exploring Canada On Your Own Time Solo Travel in Canada - People often ask me for advice on solo travel in Canada. It seems like I am always on the go. To be honest, I fee...

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Calgary Road Trip

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Alberta Wildlife Circle Route Scenery & Wildlife Day Trips in Alberta Canada Calgary Road Trip - If you are looking for a scenic road trip that will only take approximately 5 hours out of Calgary, l hi...

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10 Great Places to Float in Southern Alberta Canada

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Beat the Heat at these awesome lakes rivers and reservoirs Popular waterholes in Southern Alberta 10 Great Places to Float in Southern Alberta Canada - I often have people asking me where are the best...

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Henderson Lake Park - Lethbridge Alberta Park

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Alberta parks for picnicking and sightseeing Making the best of a road trip with family for sport and sightseeing Henderson Lake Park - Just over 2 hours south of Calgary is the City of Lethbridge, Alberta. Also kno...

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Granum Alberta Canada

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Alberta Canada Travel & Adventure Guide A lovely small hamlet along the foothills in Southern Alberta   Granum Alberta Canada is located 40 minutes northwest of Lethbridge, Alberta and interesting...

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Top 10 Travel Gear for Beginners

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Gear that makes traveling Canada easier Must-have travel gear for beginners for those setting out for long-term travel Travel Gear for Beginners - Knowing what to bring on a long-term trip can be daunting,...

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Glamping in the Canadian Rockies - Charmed Resorts

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New Theme Resort in Southern Alberta, Canada A Fairy Tale Adventure Accommodations Glamping in the Canadian Rockies – It's brand-new and unlike anything you've seen before in Southern Alberta. Charmed Resorts o...

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Okotoks Alberta Café Attraction

Colouring Book Theme Bakery A bakery and coffee shop full of imagination and personality

94 Take The Cake Bakery Walking through the door of 94 Take the Cake is like walking into another world...a black and white colouring book type of world! This Okotoks Alberta Café Attraction is located on a beautiful qui...

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10 Things to Do in the Crowsnest Pass

Exploring Southern Alberta Adventures Crowsnest Pass in Alberta, Canada 10 Things to Do in the Crowsnest Pass - To begin with The Pass is a narrow corridor tucked in the southwestern corner of Southern Alberta along...

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Flying to Canada during COVID-19

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Crossing the Canadian Boarding during COVID-19 Welcome back to Canada; now what? Flying to Canada during COVID-19 - I will admit, I was confused as well. I had to travel internationally, cross the US/Canada border, ...

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